Culturally Responsive
maternal mental health
Driving systemic change, expanding access to care, and uplifting Black and Brown birthing people through research, funding, and community care.
Empowering Black & Brown Women & Families Through Systems-Level Solutions
WHO WE ARE
The Black Girls Mental Health Foundation advances mental health equity for Black and Brown women, birthing people, and their families. With offices centrally located in Oakland and Long Beach, California, we proudly serve neighboring communities including Richmond, Los Angeles, Antioch, Contra Costa, Concord, Emeryville, Hayward, San Leandro, San Lorenzo, San Ramon, Dublin, Pleasanton, Compton, Inglewood, San Mateo, San Marcos, Orange, San Joaquin, San Bernardino, Riverside, San Diego, Toulumne, Santa Barbara and Sacramento. We also offer virtual services to individuals and families across Georgia, ensuring that culturally competent perinatal mental health care is accessible beyond California.
We fund therapy for low-income Black and Brown mothers, provide scholarships for perinatal mental health training, and conduct research that informs better policy and care—both locally and virtually.
Our Impact
WHAT WE DO
Our Programs
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The Birth Network
A resource hub connecting birthing individuals to affirming mental health care, doula support, lactation guidance, and wearable wellness tools.
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Perinatal Mental Health Training
Culturally responsive certification programs for doulas, clinicians, birth workers, and medical providers.
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Free Therapy
Our program offers free sessions to women and birthing individuals who are experiencing financial hardship and cannot afford the care they need.
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Community Events
Public summits, maternal mental health workshops, and support groups activations grounded in collective healing and advocacy.
WHERE WE SHOWED UP
Our Community in Action
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Two women smiling at a gathering, standing in front of a colorful banner with the words 'Black Women's History' and a decorative black balloon column.
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A woman taking a selfie at a gathering with many attendees seated at decorated tables. The background has a banner reading "Black History" and a screen displaying 'The Vibrancy Foundation' logo.
Two women sitting at a booth for The Collective Black Girls Mental Health Collective, smiling at the camera. Behind them are two large banners with information about mental health services for women and Perinatal mental health training. The table has brochures, flyers, and small items related to the organization.
Two women sitting at an information booth for Black Girls Mental Health, with banners promoting mental health services and training, and brochures on the table.
Two women smiling at a booth for Black Girls Mental Health at an indoor event. The booth has two large vertical banners and a table with informational materials. The banners promote mental health services and training for Black girls and women, with images of women and girls. The tablecloth features the logo of Black Girls Mental Health, depicting three women with flowers in their hair.
A woman in camouflage pants and a white t-shirt shaking hands with a smiling woman at a booth for 'Black Girls Mental Health' at an outdoor event.
Three women standing behind a table at an outdoor event, promoting Black Girls Mental Health. They are smiling and wearing black sweatshirts with a colorful graphic of Black women and the text "Black Girls Mental Health." The table displays pamphlets, stickers, and promotional materials. There is a canopy tent overhead, and in the background, urban buildings and a chain-link fence are visible.
WHAT’S NEXT
Upcoming Events
BLACK
Maternal
Mental Health
Summit 2026
Coming Soon!
Hybrid Event | May 5 & 6, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM PST
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Your donation fuels our mission to expand mental health care access for Black and Brown women, provide culturally responsive mental health services, and build strong advocacy for reproductive justice and social equity. BGMHCF programs focus on maternal mental health, reproductive health, and community empowerment, working to address the unique challenges faced by our community.
We are also collaborating with partners and allies to create safe spaces for maternal mental health services and training.
Make your tax-deductible donation today to help us continue this critical work, ensuring that Black and Brown women have access to safe, affordable, and comprehensive mental health services, no matter their background or financial situation.